But obviously my flying cat is the best one. That’s what I’m telling myself anyway.

And my kids legit thought it was magical, which is pretty on brand.

Seriously though, congrats on the new book. I can’t wait to dive in!

@scalzi.com you absolutely nailed how every cis white dude trying to be an ally should think about this. No medals. No gold stars. Just show up, do the right thing, and be there for the people who need it.

Even more important when you have a platform and know how to use it.

My point is that I’m sick of my identity being used like I’m a pawn. Sick of being told how to feel about a nuanced issue by people who know none of the history. Sick of seeing other types of antisemitism now socially acceptable. Sick of the WSJ and others ignoring or downplaying attacks on Jews.

I appreciate the respectful tone, and agree antisemitism isn’t the same as anti-Zionism. But this isn’t about left or right, or the nuances of being Jewish and criticizing the Israeli government. It’s about erasure. My point is, someone lit a group of Jews on fire. And the WSJ buried the lede.

Definitely will be visiting my friends at @bookedevanston.bsky.social

Pragmatic? People call when they’re desperate. The person on the other end needs to truly see them. The stakes are too high for anything less.

And hey, next time you just want to talk about data, maybe leave out the dismissive quotes and “statistics.” After all, people may get the wrong idea

Slap nuts—ha! That’s a good one. My kids are going to think it’s hilarious.

There’s military data because we have military records. But a government database of marginalized people? I shouldn’t have to tell you why that’s a terrible idea.

Something like this?

And yes, the irony that I used ChatGPT to make this isn’t lost on me.

This isn’t some neutral “parental rights” issue. It’s bigotry. Full stop.
Just because it’s wrapped in religion doesn’t make it less hateful.

@washingtonpost.com stop framing this like it’s reasonable. Not when one side is trying to erase the other.

Huh, are you mad about the data or the survival rate? I sure hope it’s the data, because otherwise you’d be arguing that LGBTQ kids shouldn’t be alive. But of course that’s not what you’re arguing, after all, you’re not a monster. Right?

It’s like when my older kid says “I didn’t HIT my brother I SHOVED him”

When everyone cheats no one cheats sounds like some finance bro defending insider trading

Unfortunately, yes. It is too much to ask (of our government anyway).

But @withthebann3d.bsky.social if people spend time at libraries they might be exposed to new ideas and perspectives. They might even become smarter or gain empathy for people who aren’t like them. And we can’t have that.

I’m reasonably sure the Creel administration was both kinder and more competent than the second Trump administration…

The right literally can’t handle ideas that they don’t like…yet we’re the snowflakes 🙄

Fair enough. Maybe a more likely scenario: Republicans hear about it, insider trade the crap out of the company making it, prices go up, no one can afford it, so people find shady ways to get it. Not to…you know…write out the plot of Autonomous, but it’s feeling a lot more real these days.